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2026 Summer Internship - Third Party Risk Management

CompanyPoint72
LocationStamford
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist the Operational Risk team by documenting risk events, controls, and key risk indicators. They will also support the vendor due diligence process and help develop training materials for vendor onboarding.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
3367
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth.
About the Role

Role: 2024 Operational Risk Internship – Vendor Risk 

Location: New York, NY  
Hiring Manager: Ellen Kigel 
Recruiter: Jordan Decker 
HRBP: Gayle Feinstein 
 

A Career with Point72’s Operational Risk Team 

The Operational Risk Group at Point72 is responsible for identification, monitoring, and reporting of operational risk across the firm. We also manage business continuity, third-party risks, and commercial lines of insurance. 

 

About the Operational Risk, Business Continuity Planning & Insurance Internship 

If you are interested in pursuing a career in Enterprise Risk, the 10-week Operational Risk – Business Continuity Planning and Insurance internship at Point72 provides individuals an opportunity to gain exposure and knowledge as you: 

  • Work closely with a small and collaborative team to gain a foundational understanding of Operational Risk within a global company 
  • Record and document Operational Risk events using risk management software  
  • Collaborate with colleagues to document ownership, controls, and Key Risk Indicators for critical risks 
  • Assist with the vendor due diligence process by researching vendors history, organizational structure, and more 
  • Engage with vendor relationship owners to gather required information and populate the vendor catalogue 
  • Assist with development of training materials for vendor onboarding and event reporting  
     

Summer Internship Program at Point72 

In addition to the learning and development you’ll receive in your day-to-day role with your team, as a part of our summer internship program you will: 

  • Work alongside your fellow interns and be mentored by experienced professionals 
  • Meet your peers through designated intern programming, volunteer opportunities, and social events 
  • Attend sessions with senior leaders discussing their expertise and career paths 
  • Get hands-on access to best-in-class tools and resources 
  • Gain exposure to groups and functions with unique responsibilities and perspectives on our industry 
  • Develop technical, writing, and presentation skills 

 
 

What’s required 

  • Strong technical and analytical skills 
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment 
  • Possess a strong attention to detail 
  • Strong analytical, writing, verbal communication, and technical skills 
  • Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of the team 
  • Commitment to the highest ethical standards 

About Point72 

Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/about.

The annual base salary is $75,000 which will be prorated based on internship start and end date; this does not include overtime compensation. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. 

Key Skills
Risk managementVendor due diligenceOperational riskData documentationAnalytical skillsTechnical skillsCommunicationAttention to detailVendor onboardingBusiness continuity planningRisk reportingKey risk indicators
Categories
Finance & AccountingManagement & LeadershipConsulting